Mechanic – Maintenance IAPI

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join their Indianapolis team. This role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability and uptime, ensuring production processes run smoothly. You will collaborate with various departments to troubleshoot and perform both corrective and preventive maintenance on machinery. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and a commitment to safety, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-changing healthcare solutions. Join a company that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation benefits

Employee assistance program

Fitness benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years mechanical experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot root causes of machine problems and document repairs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation practices

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laser Alignment equipment

Rigging equipment

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Mechanic – Maintenance IAPI

Position Overview:

As a Mechanic, you will provide general maintenance support for the IAPI site, focused on equipment uptime and reliability. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and various other groups to troubleshoot, maintain and perform Corrective and Preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment used in our manufacturing operations, and provide project support on production and utility related equipment.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Perform repairs and overhaul basic Equipment (e.g., gear boxes, pumps, blowers, fans, drives)
• Perform repairs and overhaul complex equipment to include disassembly, setting tolerances, aligning, resetting timing, (e.g., air compressors, vacuum pumps)
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections/repairs and document additional repairs needed.
• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on shop and safety equipment (e.g., tools, machinery, and confined space equipment).
• Troubleshoot root causes of machine problems (e.g., excessive vibration or temperature, bearing failures, abnormal noises, and poor performance).
• Lubricate machinery and rolling stock throughout the plant, including removing and replacing machine guards (e.g., production equipment, fans, ventilation equipment, etc.)
• Inspect/repair process fluid hoses (e.g., verify grounding, replace fittings, hydrotest).
• Remove, make precision repairs, and reinstall equipment such as compressors, vacuum pumps, etc.
• Inspect, test, and replace safety relief valves, control valves, actuators and other miscellaneous valves.
• Clean and/or reclaim pipe fittings and valves.
• Inspect and rebuild steam traps.
• Set up equipment to design specifications (e.g., timing, leveling, alignment).
• Operate precision alignment equipment (e.g., Laser Alignment, etc.).
• Operate rigging equipment (e.g., chain hoist, jib cranes, slings and chains) for equipment removal or installation (e.g., tanks, agitators, condensers, heat exchanges)
• Provide accurate, complete, and legible Work Order documentation on both paper copy (when required) and in GMARS system.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years mechanical experience in a heavy industrial environment
• High School diploma/GED

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate in a mechanical discipline, or equivalent experience. Applicable military service training may be an acceptable alternative
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing production environment or relevant field preferred
• Experience with a regulated industry; FDA regulated industries preferred
• Must be able to speak, read and write English at a sufficient level to communicate technical and business information effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in troubleshooting equipment failures
• Ability to follow written procedures while performing maintenance activities
• Good documentation practices and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals
• Familiar with set-up and operation of Maintenance Shop hand tools & equipment; machining and welding capability a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical & electrical prints/schematics.
• Must be able to effectively work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work outside of your craft, as required
• Ability to perform quality work without close supervision
• Proficiency in using a CMMS (e.g., Maximo) or other work order tracking system
• Microsoft Applications Knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Additional Information:

• Night shift position (3on – 3off, 12 hr. 5:30pm – 5:30am)
• Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergency situations, or periods of heavy workloads.
• This position may work in and around potentially dangerous and hazardous equipment, powders, liquids and gasses. Safety is paramount for this position.
• Working safely is a condition of employment. Individual must be able to comply with all building gowning and SOP requirements.
• US travel requirements are 5% or less.
• Some allergens are present at some plant sites. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$21.27 - $46.88

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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